Got my first dings and scrathes on my Spot

Ahhh, so what eh! Maybe my wanting for an RFX and this are somewhat related :0,
although I wanted an RFX from the beginning.

Ahh, well, I guess it's like that first scratches or little dent in a new car; you're bummed at first, then you dont' care.

I am a really weird freak when it comes to my bikes tho - super picky. I don't like any dings and only tolerate minor scratches in my bikes. Crazy I know, not sure why I'm like that, but esp. this expensive frame. And ironically it hit the rocks right were there is no frame protection tape.

&*&&^^*(**(###00 !!! Shimano pedals wouldn't let me clip in on one side and I think tha't's why I stuffed the front wheel on a flat rocky section and went OTB...

No pics of the damaged being, sorry

Sound of Tires on Dirt: Sole Music
Shredding with Good Comrades: Soul Music

Ahh, well, I guess it's like that first scratches or little dent in a new car; you're bummed at first, then you dont' care.

Exactly!

Got my new bike together a couple weeks ago and took it for a test spin around the neighborhood while I was dialing in the suspension a bit and making other tweaks. Riding a curb and tumbled off it and put a nice gouge into the lower on my 36. Initially, I was telling myself what an idiot I was, but then I realized it would've happened soon enough so I just got it out of the way.

Now, you can focus more on riding the bike than trying to keep it pretty. While I certainly don't try to scratch/dent my bikes, it's inevitable so when it happens the first time, I don't feel nearly as compelled about keeping it constantly upright at that point. The 5 Spot just begs to be ridden hard and put away wet......doting on one just makes it seem more like an EW than a Turner, eh?

Ahh, well, I guess it's like that first scratches or little dent in a new car; you're bummed at first, then you dont' care.

I can feel you.. My 5Spot got first ding 2 weeks ago, I would not feel that bad if it comes from a ride, it was when I finished installing the Push rockers when I left my bike unsecured and fell off hit a metal door on the top tube. I felt so bummed..
The new rockers rides help me healing fast though.. ..